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01-22-2019, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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Stove top spark lighter
Does anyone hate their "rotary-piezo-spark lighter" as much as I do?! Think 5am, making my morning coffee, my DW WAS sound asleep 7 ft away...BANG...BANG...BANG!! Almost always takes twice, sometimes three times.
Has anyone converted to a battery powered electric spark lighter? Something like this. The space to fit this is kind of snug. https://www.amazon.com/Generator-Rep...pd_rd_wg=Lp3rB
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Pat & Becky & now Katie
Wenatchee, WA
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01-22-2019, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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They will all still have the same loud "SNAP" to them as they all work the same way regardless of configuration. There was another thread recently on this. Mine sounds like a kid on a bicycles just slammed into the front end. I just use a stick lighter or a Bic for those few early morning, quiet times.
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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01-22-2019, 07:44 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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We just keep one of those hand-held butane lighters handy, and use it to fire things up.
http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1548186341
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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01-22-2019, 09:20 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,379
THOR #7035
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This is the easy, quiet, upgrade path:
But if you do the battery powered upgrade please show us and tell us how easy/difficult it really was.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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01-23-2019, 12:37 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton
They will all still have the same loud "SNAP" to them as they all work the same way regardless of configuration. There was another thread recently on this. Mine sounds like a kid on a bicycles just slammed into the front end. I just use a stick lighter or a Bic for those few early morning, quiet times.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
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Awww... you guys got no mod mojo! ;P LOL Yes, I will be doing that for this trip. But, I am going to research the battery powered setup.
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Pat & Becky & now Katie
Wenatchee, WA
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01-23-2019, 12:39 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tfryman
This is the easy, quiet, upgrade path:
But if you do the battery powered upgrade please show us and tell us how easy/difficult it really was.
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I plan on doing more in depth research on this. If space behind the knob allows, I will be installing a new one.
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Pat & Becky & now Katie
Wenatchee, WA
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01-23-2019, 01:10 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 99dart
Awww... you guys got no mod mojo! ;P LOL Yes, I will be doing that for this trip. But, I am going to research the battery powered setup.
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We're waiting to read about your glorious results!
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01-23-2019, 01:31 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Allegro Open Road
State: Florida
Posts: 417
THOR #8069
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Get a kurig.
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01-23-2019, 02:35 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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How can you cook bacon in a Keurig?
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01-23-2019, 11:42 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
How can you cook bacon in a Keurig?
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Roll it up, place it in the cup holder and use oil in the reservoir instead of water. Now eggs...different story.
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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01-23-2019, 12:05 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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You're a lifesaver!
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01-24-2019, 10:47 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 34.4
State: Virginia
Posts: 132
THOR #5560
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Lets hope he doesn't blow him or his RV to kingdom come.
I try to do all my cooking outside of the RV just for that reason. Only have used the oven a few times to bake cinnamon rolls.
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01-24-2019, 12:54 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Perhaps this video will help...
... or not...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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01-24-2019, 01:36 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,379
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MiramarVA
Lets hope he doesn't blow him or his RV to kingdom come.
I try to do all my cooking outside of the RV just for that reason. Only have used the oven a few times to bake cinnamon rolls.
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I've been cooking with propane for over 55 years, It's really not "scary stuff".
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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01-24-2019, 02:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 37GT
State: Florida
Posts: 809
THOR #5246
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If I ever have another RV with a propane cooktop I will convert it over to induction immediately. The new induction run off regular current and have gotten real cheap. Only issue is you have to get the correct pot/pans to use but they aren't expensive.
Our current induction set up allows us to simply unplug it and carry it outside to cook on. It is about an inch thick and weighs around 8 pounds.
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pulling a 24' enclosed (Mini Cooper/Harley/Kayak)
(traded 2014 Thor Challenger)
US Army 70-73 Retired LEO
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01-24-2019, 03:08 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I've seen those cooktops, and they look to be a pretty neat alternative!
If you're off the grid: you might need to improve your power supply a bit...
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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01-24-2019, 03:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.4
State: California
Posts: 784
THOR #6582
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BIC it is. The Dometic 2 burner (that failed at 1.5yrs) doesn't have a piezo.
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Bilsteins and Sumos front and rear...HUGE! FatMat and Hoodliner...HUGE!
Hellwig sway bars F&R, 235/85 Hankook ATM, alignment...HUGE!!!
Battery watering, 260watts Solar and BigFeets to make life easier.
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02-02-2019, 09:57 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Colorado
Posts: 25
THOR #6975
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I have found the electric arc rechargeable lighters to be fantastic . They make no noise at all and you don’t have to worry about one getting on the stove and exploding. You can find them on Amazon I’ve been using one for over a year now and it is great.
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02-03-2019, 04:27 PM
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Junior Member
State: California
Posts: 11
THOR #6993
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Yes they fit and work well. Slight modification needed but easy.
Onlyfire 14431 Universal Spark Generator tact Push Button Switch Electric Igniter for Select Gas Grill Models by Char-Broil, Kenmore Sears and Others, 2 Male Outlets, AA Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0116QPUMY..._iwXvCbTXKC4T7
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02-04-2019, 12:58 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: thor freedom elite 28z
State: Florida
Posts: 4
THOR #11979
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
How can you cook bacon in a Keurig?
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Hey Bob. Get yourself a small air fryer you can cook your bacon and eggs and home frys I got a nice grill but the last time out I never used it . I used my air fryer to cook. Really good fried chicken and the k cup coffee makers work great to.got both of mind off amazon I hope I was able to help have a great camping trip
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